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How far is Hay River from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 2366 miles / 3808 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Hay River (YHY) is 3132 miles / 5040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 44 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Hay River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2366.057 miles
  • 3807.800 kilometers
  • 2056.048 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2362.820 miles
  • 3802.590 kilometers
  • 2053.234 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Hay River generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W